Iowa Admin. Code r. 129-20.3
Broadband availability maps and data sources
Effective May 7, 2021Published Jun 2, 2021[ARC 2782C, IAB 10/26/16, effective 11/30/16; ARC 4606C, IAB 8/14/19, effective 9/18/19; ARC 5173C, IAB 9/9/20, effective 10/14/20; ARC 5658C, IAB 6/2/21, effective 5/7/21]Chief Information Officer, Office of the
129—20.3(8B,427) Broadband availability maps and data sources.
20.3(1) To determine whether a communications service provider facilitates broadband service in a particular broadband block at or above the tier 1, tier 2, or tier 3 download and upload speeds specified in the definition of targeted service area as of the as of date, the office may utilize the following data sources:
- a. Fixed broadband availability maps and corresponding data sources made available by the FCC online.
- b. Broadband availability maps and corresponding data sources developed or produced by contractors or third parties retained or utilized by the office for such purpose.
- c. For purposes of identifying or verifying the number and location of broadband units within a broadband block, next generation (NG) 911 structure data, statewide address location data, or United States census data.
- d. Other data sources made available by or through federal or state agencies, directly or indirectly.
- 20.3(2) In accordance with Iowa Code section 8B.10(3), all data sources relied on by the office in making the determination(s) contemplated by this rule and rule 129—20.4(8B,427) shall exclude mobile wireless or satellite data, capabilities, and delivery mediums.
[ARC 2782C, IAB 10/26/16, effective 11/30/16; ARC 4606C, IAB 8/14/19, effective 9/18/19; ARC 5173C, IAB 9/9/20, effective 10/14/20; ARC 5658C, IAB 6/2/21, effective 5/7/21]